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Add 70/30 and 14/64

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 14/64

70/30 + 14/64 is 245/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    70/30 = 70 × 32/30 × 32 = 2240/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    14/64 = 14 × 15/64 × 15 = 210/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/960 + 210/960 = 2240 + 210/960 = 2450/960
  5. 2450/960 simplified gives 245/96
  6. So, 70/30 + 14/64 = 245/96
    In mixed form: 253/96

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